The U.S. holds more prisoners than any other country in the world.
Our prison system disproportionately impacts ppl of color.
We put an undue # of non-violent, low-level offenders behind bars for years.
Time to pass #FirstStepAct to make federal criminal justice system fairer. twitter.com/SenatorDurbin/…

Though the First Step Act does not include all the criminal justice reforms I would like to see, as the name of our bill implies, it’s an important first step toward more fairness in our criminal justice system. Today on the Senate Floor I urged all senators to support our bill. pic.twitter.com/TL4Vd6WEvc

The #FirstStepAct won’t solve all our criminal justice challenges, but what it WILL DO is make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of federal inmates working to turn their lives around and earn a second chance.

Nearly 5 million Latino adults and children gained health insurance coverage because of the #ACA.
But if the awful, GOP-led challenge that struck down the ACA is upheld,
Millions of Latinos will lose their access and be left unprotected.
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The life story of Chicagoan Alton Mills shows why we need to pass the #FirstStepAct. Alton, who received a pardon from President Obama in 2015, was destined to spend his life in prison. He’s now a contributing member of society. #cjreformpic.twitter.com/QZxvYkmK6t

Last year, I spoke to a crowd at @BowieState about our battle to protect the Affordable Care Act. Since then, we've stopped multiple attempts by Republicans to dismantle our health care system. Now, with the ruling from Texas, we must again unite to fight back. RT if you’re in. pic.twitter.com/3T0KC4PSHP

Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct – a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work – we can’t waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform

With the #FirstStepAct, we have an opportunity to make history by working together to solve one of the most important, most challenging issues of our time. I urge the Senate to take the first step by passing this vital legislation. – Doug pic.twitter.com/A6SbjoeNia

THEN:
Who is going to pay for the wall? Mexico. Mexico. Mexico.
NOW:
Who is going to pay for the wall? American taxpayers.
And if I don’t get $5 billion from them, I’m going to shut down the government.
President @realDonaldTrump, no temper tantrum is going to get you the wall. pic.twitter.com/pK7pXcYwzk

We can’t be the only ones with whiplash.
Candidate Trump said Mexico would pay for his wall, “100%”
Now, he is “proud” to shut down the government unless the U.S. pays for it. pic.twitter.com/A4pftNLbtQ

Last Friday, a partisan judge in Texas handed down a ruling that could dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
Let’s be very clear about what’s at stake if this dangerous decision is upheld – and why it’s so important that we fight back →